Dry or dehydrated skin: differences, signs and care to nourish and hydrate effectively

Tightness, discomfort, lack of radiance... It's not always easy to understand what our skin is trying to tell us. Do you think you have dry skin ? Or rather dehydrated skin ? These two skin problems are often confused, but they don't have the same origin or the same needs.

Here's how to tell them apart and adopt the right routine with Nurish Body Sorbet Milk and Exfoliant , to deeply nourish and hydrate and restore soft, radiant skin.

How to recognize dry skin?

Dry skin is a permanent skin type characterized by a lack of lipids . The protective hydrolipidic film is insufficient to maintain natural suppleness and protection, which leads to:

• Rough texture

• Constant pulling

• Dander

• Increased sensitivity

Common causes :

• Genetic factors

• Skin aging

• Hormonal changes

• Extreme environmental conditions

What it needs : Nutrition rich in fatty acids, plant oils and ceramides to restore the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss.

What are the signs of dehydrated skin?

Dehydrated skin is not a skin type, but a temporary and reversible condition . It can affect all skin types , even oily skin. It lacks water in its skin cells, often due to a weakened protective barrier.

Characteristic signs :

• Dull complexion

• Occasional tightness (after showering or exposure to cold)

• Dehydration fine lines

• Loss of elasticity

Triggering factors :

• Change of season

• Heating or air conditioning

• Harsh cleaning products

• Fatigue and stress

What it needs : moisturizing active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or aloe, capable of attracting and retaining water in the skin.

Dry and dehydrated skin: when the two combine

It's entirely possible to have dry and dehydrated skin at the same time . It's lacking both lipids and water, requiring a routine that combines nutrition and hydration to restore comfort and radiance.

The ideal routine with Nurish care

1. Gently exfoliate to prepare the skin

Nurish Exfoliating Gel is ideal for removing dead skin cells that dull the complexion and prevent skincare products from fully working. Its fine-grained formula respects the skin barrier while stimulating cell renewal.

Beauty tip : Use it 1 to 2 times a week on damp skin, using gentle circular motions, then rinse with warm water. This step allows the nourishing and moisturizing treatments to work deeply.

2. Nourish and hydrate in one step

Nurish Body Sorbet Milk offers a double benefit:

• Immediate hydration thanks to its light texture which penetrates quickly and provides freshness and suppleness.

• Deep nutrition thanks to its ingredients rich in essential fatty acids, which restore the hydrolipidic film and reduce dryness.

Application advice : Apply it morning and/or evening, preferably after showering, on slightly damp skin to seal in moisture and prolong the feeling of comfort.

Expert tips to avoid dryness and dehydration

• Gently cleanse with shower gels free of sulfates and drying agents.

• Limit hot water and favor lukewarm showers to preserve the skin barrier.

• Protect your skin from the cold, wind, sun and pollution with care adapted to each season.

• Hydrate yourself from the inside out by drinking enough water every day.

• Add essential fatty acids to your diet (oily fish, nuts, seeds) to support skin suppleness and nutrition.

Dry skin is characterized by a lack of lipids and requires rich nutrition, while dehydrated skin lacks water and requires deep hydration. These two conditions can coexist and then require a complete routine combining both approaches.

With the Nurish duo – Exfoliant and Body Sorbet Milk , you offer your skin a gentle exfoliation followed by optimal nutrition and hydration, for lasting comfort and restored radiance all year round.